Rides
Requirements
| Carnet de Passage | no requirements |
| Insurance | UK issued Green Card |
| International driving permit | not required |
| Travel Visa | no requirements, 90 days within a 180 day period |
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Finland? For hockey enthusiasts, it is the home country of some of favorite players and goaltenders. For music aficionados, particularly metalheads, Finland is one of ” Big Three” of metal, along with Germany and the. Tech enthusiasts recognize Linus Torvalds, the Finnish creator of the Linux operating system. For many, it is the impressive number of champion-level drivers from this Northern Baltic nation who have excelled in Formula One, the World Rally Championship, and the World Endurance Championship.
What you don’t think about at first, however, is that it is also a nation that has a tight and very significant relationship with motorcycles. More specifically, it is a nation that had a great first date with mopeds, moved in with the scooter, and is now married to dual-sport, dirt, and ADV bikes, although you will still find some modern cruisers and sport bikes around.
Riding in Finland
You need understandable documents.
As a tip, it is to laminate all of your key documents or otherwise waterproof them. It is also highly recommended to scan all your original documents and email them to an easily accessible email address.
It is also worth printing off the Constat Amiable D’accident Automobile, which is used across numerous and other countries (the downloadable one on our website has English as well as French). I keep my documents in a leg bag attached to me when riding.
Mandatory equipment.
Helmets are mandatory.
You also need to have your license and vehicle registration certificate with you at all times, as well as your ID card or passport.
Although you won’t get a ticket if you do not have a first-aid kit or a high-visibility vest, it is recommended that you still have those, for your own safety.
Speed limits.
Built up areas: 31 mph (50 kph).
Outside built up areas: 50 mph (80 kph).
Major highways: 68 mph (100 kph).
Motorways: 75 mph (120 kph).
Prepare for unexpected weather.
Wind and rain are rather common in Finland, so even if the morning is sunny, bring your raincoat and cover for your luggage with you. You never know when it will start to pour, so it is better to be safe than sorry.
Maps
National Geographic Finland and Northern Scandinavia £14.95
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Please note, this page was correct when written in January 2025.